Pakyong Police arrested 27-year-old Saran Kumar Biswakarma, a habitual offender, on Thursday for possession of a substantial quantity of brown sugar.
The accused, a resident of Sundar Goan, Assamlingzey in Pakyong District, was apprehended during a targeted operation based on prior intelligence. Police sources confirmed that Biswakarma is currently employed in a government department and has a known history of involvement in drug-related offenses.
In 2023, he was booked under the Sikkim Anti-Drugs Act (SADA) by Rangpo Police, and that case is presently under trial. Despite being under legal scrutiny, he allegedly continued his involvement in the illicit drug trade, prompting heightened surveillance.
A day after Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) issued a stern warning. Speaking at a public event on June 25, the Chief Minister declared that “any government official found using or involved in drugs will face immediate termination, transfer, or legal action.”
Pakyong Police, under the supervision of senior officers, have intensified anti-narcotics operations in the district. While the quantity of the seized contraband has not been officially disclosed, officials have confirmed that charges under SADA and the NDPS Act will be pursued.
